Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Carleton is a small town in Michigan with a population of 2,635. Residents earn $63,826 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, Carleton receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Carleton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Carleton is $63,826, 15% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Carleton is $177,800, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $871 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Carleton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 94.6% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.4% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,826 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,928 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,469 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,888 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 36,727 |
| County GDP | $129,920M |
| Restaurants | 3,598 |
| Healthcare | 4,243 |
| Retail | 5,675 |
| Manufacturing | 1,388 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,671 |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.75% |
| Commute Time | 31.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |
| Census Median | $177,800 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $314,298 |
| Median List Price | $224,000 |
| Median List Price | $224,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $184 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.4% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $871 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,671 |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.75% |
| Obesity | 39.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% |
| Depression | 28.4% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.2% |
| Premature Death | 12,684/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,243 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 201 |
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.0 inches |
| 8% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 615 ft (187 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,662/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0572°N, 83.3898°W |
| County FIPS | 26163 |
Winner: Democrat by 29 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.7% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,662/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 57 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,243 |
| Restaurants | 3,598 |
| Retail Stores | 5,675 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 201 |
| Avg Commute | 31.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |